Tagged ‘Infectious Diseases’

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Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)

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This post explores the diagnosis and management of croup.
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Infective Endocarditis

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This post takes a deep dive into infective endocarditis with a focus on diagnosis.
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Septic Arthritis

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Take a deep dive with us into the diagnosis and management of septic arthritis.
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Antibiotics in the Treatment of Smaller Abscesses

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Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI), specifically skin abscesses, are an increasingly common cause for emergency department (ED) visits. Many of these are uncomplicated and are treated in the ED with incision and drainage (I&D) and then discharged.
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Herpes Zoster

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This post discusses a common, painful entity; herpes zoster.
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Initial Antibiotic Choice in Uncomplicated Cellulitis

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Cellulitis is a common emergency department (ED) presentation. Despite the fact that diagnosis remains relatively straight forward, complexity remains in management in terms of the causative agent and appropriate antibiotic regimen.
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